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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,604.72, 870,262.86 and 355,057.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,604.72, 870,262.86 and 355,057.45 is: 489,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,604.72 : 870,262.86 = 355,057.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,604.72/870,262.86 = 355,057.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,604.72x = 870,262.86 × 355,057.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,604.72x = 308,993,311,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,993,311,901.31/630,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,995.24

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